Safe, secure, and compliant
At Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar agent, we know that working with the safest trucking companies is paramount for every client, every shipment, every day. That’s why we follow rigorous safety procedures and stay up-to-date on compliance and regulations. This intense focus on safety at every level produces tangible results.
Landstar boasts an industry-leading low total accident frequency. We also have extensive experience safely handling hazardous materials and other food safety standards for temperature-controlled transportation.
Today, security is more important than ever before. From thorough background checks on owner-operators to cargo security programs, Landstar Logistics and Momentum Transportation put security and safety first. Landstar also participates in Customs-Trade Partnerships Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), as well as Free and Secure Trade (FAST) programs.
Safety Performance from the Leader among the Safest Trucking Companies
Landstar Logistics is a leader in safety. We are among the safest trucking companies you’ll find anywhere in the transportation and logistics industry, and perform exceptionally compared to our industry peers. From Accident Frequency to Cargo Claims, we deliver thousands of shipments safely and securely for our clients. And, our industry-low trucker turnover rate means drivers are that get trained on safety, stay with us for a long-time. Explore our safety performance statistics in the graphs below:
Rigorous standards for the leader among safest trucking companies
Looking for the safest trucking companies in the industry? Look no further than Momentum Transportation. Here's why:
Landstar Drivers
As one of the safest trucking companies, Landstar Logistics’ drivers have deep experience navigating through the most complex freight scenarios.
- We have decades of experience with heavy haul, HazMat, and high value loads that require an extra commitment to safety.
- Attention to detail and dedication by drivers has built a Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) driver network that takes pride in delivering on-time and damage-free.
- In fact, the driver network has more than 1,000+ active “Million Mile” safe drivers that deliver excellent customer service at every turn.
Load Securement
Momentum has the highest standards among the safest trucking companies.
- Fully securing a load to prevent accidents is imperative for safety and injury prevention. This is especially true for oversized, bulky or heavy haul shipments where shifting load weights and wide turns create even more risk.
- Momentum is the load securement expert, delivering 3,000+ heavy haul shipments every year.
- Operational teams vet exact dimensions, implement securement methods (straps, tie-downs, tarps, etc.) and carefully load and unload cargo with rigging and lift equipment.
- Experts travel to customer sites for load securement reviews to train on best practices.
Project Management
Proactive safety is built in to every project we manage:
- Momentum has an experienced team of Project Managers, who identify and implement safety practices in every project at every turn. Safety is their #1 Priority.
- Each project plan consists of a series of onboarding and detailed tactical planning calls with key stakeholders, where safety protocols and performance are reviewed.
- Customized SOPs and post-delivery reivews identify opportunities to introduce new safety processes, helping raise safety performance for future shipments.
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Certifications and associations
Landstar has membership and certification in the following:
- Responsible Care
- SmartWay Transport Partner
- ISO Accredited 9001
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
- Truckload Carriers Association
- National Safety Council
- Safety Management Council of the American Trucking Association
- Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association
- American Wind Energy
- American Chemistry Council
- Intermodal Association of North America
- National Customs Border and Freight Forwarder Association of America
- International Air Transportation Association
- Landstar attends meetings with the American Trucking Association at the FMCSA to express concerns and propose alternative suggestions on pending regulations.
Industry recognition
Momentum Transportation and Landstar Logistics have received industry recognition and accolades:
- Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) 2023
- Transportation Fleet Mileage Category Award for lowest accident frequency for over 100 Million miles traveled
- Fleet Safety Improvement Award for reduction in accident frequency rate for miles traveled
- Transport Topics Top 20 Logistics Companies, Top 100 For-Hire Carriers, Top 50 Freight Brokerage Firms and Top 50 Global Freight Companies (2023)
- Logistics Management Top 25 Truckload Carriers (#3) (2023)
- Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Excellence Award (2023)
- Freight Waves Top 10 Largest For Hire Carriers (2023)
- American Cranes & Transport #1 America’s Largest Heavy and Specialized Transportation (2023)
- International Cranes and Specialized Transport Top 5 World’s Largest Specialized Transport (2023)
- ACT 50 Ranked #1 as America’s Largest Heavy and Specialized Transportation (2023)
- JOC.com (Journal of Commerce) Top 15 of 50 US Trucking Companies (2023)
- AJOT (American Journal of Transportation) Top 10 of 100 North American Trucking Companies (2023)
- Jacksonville Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies 8 times
- Top Workplaces 2024 presented by the Florida Times-Union
- Recognized as one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s BEST PLACES TO WORK 5 Times
- Landstar Corporate Awards for leading agencies:
- Chief Executive Circle (Gold Level 2017)
- Ultimate CEO Award (2011)
- Star Performance (2008, 2010)
